Cupping Therapy: An Alternative Method of Treating Pain

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Authors

  • Erica L. Dalton DA, LAT, ATC Athletic Training Department, School of Allied Health, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752, USA
  • Benito J. Velasquez DA, LAT, ATC Athletic Training Department, School of Allied Health, Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN 37752, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17140/PHOJ-2-122

Keywords:

Cupping therapy; Empty cupping; Moving cupping; Sports injury; Musculoskel-etal condition; Adverse event.

Abstract

Cupping therapy is a form of Chinese medicine that is believed to act by correcting imbalances in the internal biofield. Cupping involves applying a heated or suction type cup to generate a partial vacuum that mobilizes the blood flow and promotes effective healing. Cupping therapy has gained popularity and acceptance as a method of treating pain as well as sports injuries and other medical conditions. This review outlines various tools and techniques of cupping therapy for the purpose of gaining greater understanding of this method of treatment.

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Published

2025-09-04

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Erica L. Dalton, & Benito J. Velasquez. (2025). Cupping Therapy: An Alternative Method of Treating Pain. Public Health - Open Journal, 2(2), 59–63. https://doi.org/10.17140/PHOJ-2-122

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017): Volume 2 Issue 2 2017

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